All Stories from June 22, 2016 (Change date)
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Stuffed Cremini MushroomsJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - 12 ounces medium whole cremini mushrooms, cleaned (12 to 16 total) 2 ounces Mahón cheese, shredded (see note; may substitute a young Manchego) 2 to 3 oil-packed sun-drie...
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Smoked Salmon and Quail EggsJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - 6 quail eggs, at room temperature 12 ½-inch slices crusty baguette 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or aioli 6 thin, wide slices smoked salmon, each cut lengthwise in half (5 to...
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Weeknight GyrosJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - For the meat 3 cloves garlic 6 ounces ground lamb 6 ounces lean ground beef (90/10) 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon granulated garlic (powder) ½ teaspoon dried oregan...
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Food safety tips for vegetables, fruits and fresh-squeezed juicesJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you t...
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I Love Humanity (Inspired bye.e. cummings)Jun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Ice 1 ounce brewed chilled barley tea (see note) ¾ ounce apple brandy (such as Copper & Kings or Laird's) ¾ ounce bourbon ¼ ounce allspice dram (see note) ¼ ounce marasc...
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A 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 scorecardJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Before the sixth season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" began two months ago, I wrote about the five things the show needed to give fans in the wake of the deeply depressing,...
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Naperville officials give preliminary OK to referendum questionsJun 22, 2016 5:58 am - Talk of government consolidation breeds controversy, so the Naperville City Council plans to ask voters in November if they want their elected officials to pursue such c...
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Elk Grove to get $1M worth of new treesJun 22, 2016 5:47 am - Elk Grove Village will spend more than $1 million over the next five years to replace trees on its parkways that have fallen victim to the emerald ash borer. Some 2,050 ...
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In wake of 6-year-old's death, Wheaton residents petition for lower speed limitsJun 22, 2016 5:38 am - Nearly 300 people have signed a petition in hopes of getting the speed limit lowered on all residential streets in Wheaton, in response to the death of a kindergartner w...
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Daily Projects coffee shop opens in AlgonquinJun 22, 2016 5:30 am - There is a new spot along the Randall Road corridor to grab your favorite morning brew on the go, or to sip it inside while you work. Daily Projects Café and Eatery open...